Bb. Sumo

Part polish, part definition.

Bb. Semisumo

WHAT: This elegant pomade is strong on shine and soft on hold with six simple ingredients (and one fantastic fragrance).WHO: All hair types and texture, especially medium to coarse. Suitable for color treated and/or chemically processed hair.WHEN:Layer under Hair Powders to help them adhere for a matte effect, or layer over any foundation product (Styling Lotion, Thickening Hairspray, Styling Creme) for more control. Use on medium to long hair after a blow dry to calm, tame frizz and control, or smooth into an updo to add polish and definition. Use on short hair for detailing.HOW: Spread through fingers, work through dry hair to tame, define, detail and add shine.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Microcrystalline Wax defines

Beeswax a natural antioxidant that adds hold and flexibility – and controls moisture

Canola Oil and Coconut Oil adds shine

A distant, contemporary relative of traditional Sumowax.

Bb. Sumotech

WHAT: It’s not a wax, not a paste and not a creme, but a midweight moulding compound that’s a combination of all three (and a miracle of modern technology).WHO: Anyone; a natural for short hair; won’t overwhelm fine hair; perfect for highly textural cuts.WHEN: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion; use on damp or dry hair to style.HOW: Spread a dime-size dab or two onto palms and work through barely damp or dry hair with fingers and style; work quickly and try not to overwork; spray down with Tonic Lotion (or Shine On Finishing Spray) to rework or to cut hold.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Beeswax a natural antioxidant that controls moisture, and adds hold and flexibility

Polymers add hold, structure, control

The brainchild of Bb.Global Artistic Director Laurent Philippon

Bb. Sumowax

WHAT: A traditional hard wax for modern cuts – strong (yet flexible) hold, textural effect and definition of detail – it disciplines heavyweights, yet won’t overwhelm finer types.WHO: Anyone; a natural for short hair; won’t overwhelm fine hair.WHEN: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion, use on dry hair to style.HOW: Spread a dime-size dab or two onto palms, rub briskly together to warm and soften, or heat by holding a blow-dryer to the mouth of the jar and skim the top layer. Evenly coat fingers and hands and lightly spread through hair.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Microcrystalline Wax creates structure and firmness

Beeswax a natural antioxidant that controls moisture, and adds hold and flexibility